Removing stock left grip

mcarmack29420 · 07-25-2016, 07:53 AM

I just ordered a set of RacNRay's modded throttle grips. After watching some videos on Youtube, the actual throttle side looks like a pretty straightforward operation. However, the left side does not have any screws to remove, and I cannot find any videos that are specific to the Vaquero that show how to remove the stock grip on that side. Could someone please enlighten me as how to remove it?....Thanks

Ridefree · 07-25-2016, 09:18 AM

If I'm not mistaken , like the nomad you have to unscrew the chrome cap and then cut the rubber away or use a long skinny screwdriver to pry it off .

Moe than likely someone who has done it will chime in and confirm this ...

Good luck with your new mod !!

hayes · 07-25-2016, 10:15 AM

youo - unscrew that chrome cap. I had to use pliers to break/twist mine off. Then slide the rubber piece off. I had to cut mine off. I had no intention of ever using it again, so it was no biggie for me.

tonik · 07-25-2016, 11:38 AM

As others said, unscrew the cap then hack the hell out of what is left. Never had a bike that I was able to get the left off in a reusable condition. I don't even try anymore.

IIRC the cap screws off backwards...clockwise.

mcarmack29420 · 07-25-2016, 12:49 PM

Wow...that was easy! Thanks!

hayes · 07-25-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tonik

IIRC the cap screws off backwards...clockwise.

Are you friggin' kidding me?!? No wonder I had so much trouble getting the damned thing off...

VulcanE · 07-25-2016, 06:29 PM

Yep, that grip end cap is left handed threads.

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mcarmack29420 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 13	Removing stock left grip I just ordered a set of RacNRay's modded throttle grips. After watching some videos on Youtube, the actual throttle side looks like a pretty straightforward operation. However, the left side does not have any screws to remove, and I cannot find any videos that are specific to the Vaquero that show how to remove the stock grip on that side. Could someone please enlighten me as how to remove it?....Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	youo - unscrew that chrome cap. I had to use pliers to break/twist mine off. Then slide the rubber piece off. I had to cut mine off. I had no intention of ever using it again, so it was no biggie for me. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Yep, that grip end cap is left handed threads. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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07-25-2016, 09:18 AM	#2
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	If I'm not mistaken , like the nomad you have to unscrew the chrome cap and then cut the rubber away or use a long skinny screwdriver to pry it off . Moe than likely someone who has done it will chime in and confirm this ... Good luck with your new mod !!
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07-25-2016, 11:38 AM	#4
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	As others said, unscrew the cap then hack the hell out of what is left. Never had a bike that I was able to get the left off in a reusable condition. I don't even try anymore. IIRC the cap screws off backwards...clockwise.
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